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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.44, 1,426.32 and 640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.44, 1,426.32 and 640.32 is: 883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.44 : 1,426.32 = 640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.44/1,426.32 = 640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.44x = 1,426.32 × 640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.44x = 913,301.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,301.22/1,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.75

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